This page is intended to give you resources on human services topics that pertain to children, seniors, food banks, disability rights and resources, energy assistance programs, state and county offices and more within LIFE’s 20-county service area.
Those counties are:
Appling | Bacon | Brantley | Bryan | Bulloch | Camden | Candler | Charlton | Chatham | Effingham | Evans | Glynn | Liberty | Long | McIntosh | Pierce | Tattnal | Toombs | Ware | Wayne
To find out what’s available in your area, click on the icon below labeled “Resources by County” and search for your county. To the best of our knowledge, the information presented here is up to date. Our goal is to make this Resource Directory as accurate and complete as possible…and to do that, we need your help.
If your organization is not listed here, but would like to be, contact us with the details. If your agency is listed and needs to be updated, let us know that, too.
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Please check often as this list will be evolve as new information is added.
Short Business Description The American Association of People with Disabilities, a national disability-led and cross-disability rights organization, works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities.It advocates for full civil rights for Americans with disabilities by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation.
Services Provided Up to date information on issues that affect people with disabilities. Provides programs through the our learning and career development programs, which includes advocacy training, internships, a career center and an alumni network.
For internship inquiries, email internships@aapd.com. For program inquiries, email programs@aapd.com
Phone Number 202-521-4316 or 800-840-8844
Address 1030 15th St. NW, Suite 500E
Washington, D.C. 20005
Short Business Description Outlines the requirements at polling to offer accommodations for voters with disabilities so they can participate in elections.
Services Provided Checklist of requirements for voters with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Includes tips on taking measurements and photographs, and a useful list of the most common tools for temporary remedies and the circumstances in which they may be used.
Short Business Description Helping people with autism and others learn about voting, how policy decisions are made and giving them the resources to learn about the people running for office. That's why we created new plain language voting toolkits. comes in.
The toolkit focuses on the process of voting, and understanding how to prepare to vote on election day. There are multiple toolkit versions to choose from. Pick the version that is easiest for you to use.
The version linked here is the "plain language" version designed to be easier to read and understand.
https://autisticadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PL-Your-Vote-Counts-main-content-and-glossary.pdf. Additional information about the organization can be found on the homepage given below.
Services Provided Downloadable voters guide explaining the process of voting and why it matters.
Address P.O. Box 66122
Washington, D.C. 20035
Short Business Description The Mission of Unison Behavioral Health is to empower our clients by providing quality, accessible and cost-effective services based on their individual strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
Services Provided Provides child and adolescent psychiatry; individual, group and family therapy; school-based service; parenting education; after-school services; and case management in Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Charlton, Pierce, and Ware counties.
Phone Number 800-342-8168
Address 1007 Mary St.
Waycross, GA 31503
Short Business Description Job Corps provides free career training and education for 16- through 24-year-olds. Students gain the experience needed to begin a career or apprenticeship, advance to higher education, or join the military.
Qualifications to Receive Services Low-income 16- through 24-year-olds who are U.S. citizens, legal U.S. residents, or residents of a U.S. territory, and/or individuals who are authorized to work in the United States.
Services Provided Help you earn your high school diploma or the equivalent; a driver's license; in-depth career planning; on-the-job training; job placement assistance; housing; food; health and dental care; a biweekly basic living allowance, and basic uniforms and equipment for career training.
Phone Number 912-264-8843
Address 4401 Glynco Pkwy
Brunswick, GA 31525
Short Business Description Our mission is to rebuild child-family relationships through safe, flexible, and supervised visits. We are experienced in mental health/substance abuse, behavioral management,child development and more. We want to better the lives of children in foster care, as well as other "at-risk" children in the community.
Services Provided Family visitation center for children in foster care. Home-based parenting programs. Weekly, formal parent education classes.
Phone Number 912-882-3119
Address 711 A Charles Gilman Jr Ave.
Kingsland, GA 31548
Short Business Description A shelter for victims of domestic violence. The mission of Camden House is to develop and nurture non-violent relationships among family members; to shelter the victims of family violence; to aid and counsel family violence victims; to provide intervention to prevent further crimes of abuse and, to attend to these worthwhile goals in a systematic and humane manner.
Qualifications to Receive Services There are no qualifications for services except the need for help. Free.
Services Provided * 24/7 hotline
* Emergency Shelter – safe housing for you and your children.
* Child Services – serving our often silent and most vulnerable victims with support and hope.
* Safety Planning – personalized to your needs and situation.
* Court Accompaniment – help getting Temporary Protection Orders (TPO) or Stalking Orders.
* Short-term Counseling and Support – individualized support in a safe and confidential location.
* Support Groups – Connect with others and find strength in community.
* Community Outreach & Awareness – Education is one of the most effective tools for reducing abuse.
Phone Number 912-882-7858 (24-hour hotline)
Address P.O. Box 5159 GA
St. Marys, GA 31558
Short Business Description Sponsored by the Camden Family Connection Collaborative, The Camden Hunger Hotline is a volunteer managed and operated food assistance information and referral service. This service is provided to those individuals and families who are struggling to avoid hunger and are not familiar with local food assistance resources.
Qualifications to Receive Services Anyone can call, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for information and referrals.
Services Provided 24/7 information hotline to help those struggling with hunger and are not familiar with local food assistance resources.
Phone Number 912-409-6920
Address Woodbine, GA 31569
Short Business Description The Coastal Alliance was founded by the CILs representing the coastal counties of Georgia and South Carolina. The Alliance also includes other community partners and emergency providers. The website provides information and resources for residents of Georgia and South Carolina that are especially helpful for those in the coastal areas but also for those across the state who may be hosting evacuees during hurricanes or may be impacted by other natural disasters.
Services Provided Links to support agencies, links to weather reporting agencies, coastal updates, opportunities to get involved in the planning process
Short Business Description Regional transit system serves Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Screven.
Qualifications to Receive Services Must make a reservation 24 hours in advance. Within one county travel base rate: $5 one-way; $10 round-trip. Multi-county travel:Base rate plus $5 per county crossed.
Services Provided Transit Services run Mon-Fri from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone Number 866-543-6744 (dispatch office)
Address 1181 Coastal Drive S.W.
Darien, GA 31305
